* * * * The speech stimulated discussion on another
head. During his criticism of the detailed proposals of the Budget Mr. Churchill recalled asking Lord Keynes what he thought was Labour's attitude to wealth. In one word Lord Keynes replied: " Hate," and Mr. Churchill embellished the story by saying he had not forgotten the look that passed over Lord Keynes's face as he said it. Was it an impropriety in Mr. Churchill to reveal this remark of a former high civil servant ? Sir Stafford Cripps thought it was shocking. Mr. Oliver Stanley was witty enough to send Mr. Churchill off into unaffected chuckles, while Mr. Gaitskell had his successful moment, pointing out that the Leader of the Opposition is not only the author of the petrol tax, but defended it as a help to the rail- ways. However, no appeal to his spacious past ever disconcerts
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